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Nick Rowley Dons A Chicken Costume For Justice

Trial Guides Blog Post from March 15, 2017

As America’s leading litigation publisher, we hear a lot of great trial stories. After all, we publish the best trial lawyers in the country—including more Inner Circle of Advocate members than all of the other legal publishing companies combined. But when we heard about one of Nick Rowley’s recent trials, we had a hard time believing it. Then we received the pictures.

But first, a bit of background about why we think this story helps our customers think outside the box to do a better job for their clients.

“The Golden Rule” prevents most of us from asking jurors to put themselves in our client’s shoes. So how do we get decision-makers to understand our client’s true losses? The problem may not be due to the Golden Rule’s limitations, but instead with the limitations we place on ourselves when trying cases. The better question may be: How can we, as lawyers, understand our client’s losses so well that we can provide a very real presentation of their story that ignites a juror to appropriately compensate our client for their losses?

We wanted to share a remarkable story about the methods used by Trial Guides author Nick Rowley to step into his client’s shoes in a recent trial that made national headlines. The story shows how Nick is willing to try cases in a way that, while unconventional, is key to helping jurors identify with the plaintiff without Nick ever asking it of them. We believe it is Nick’s innovative methods, as discussed in his book and videos, that have resulted in his string of stunning verdicts.

In what is almost certainly a first, Nick gave part of his closing statement in a full-sized chicken costume. (click here to read the rest of the story)

Take Back the Courtroom CLE Event in Miami, FL (May 19-20, 2017)

Trial Guides is proud to announce the fourth Take Back the Courtroom CLE event. This two-day, intensive CLE brings together three of America’s greatest trial lawyers: Rick Friedman, Roger Dodd, and Randi McGinn (plus guest speakers Nicholas Rowley and Keith Mitnik). They will teach you all of the skills necessary to win even the most difficult trials.

This event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The cost varies based on your level of experience:

  • $1,200 per person for those lawyers who have practiced for more than five years.
  • $600 per person for those who have practiced less than five years if they are registered with Trial Guides’ New Lawyers Program.

On Friday, May 19, there will be a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Both evenings will feature a guest speaker from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.. These two sessions are optional, although they are included in the event price.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is open only to civil plaintiff’s OR criminal defense counsel. Lawyers who perform any work on behalf of insurance companies or any form of civil defense work are not allowed to attend. All attendees will be required to sign an affidavit to that effect before being allowed entry. No audio or video recording is allowed.

You will have access to five trial legends at this event - lawyers who try cases every year and who continue to obtain exceptional results.  This is an event you don't want to miss.

Topics will include:

  • Working with difficult judges
  • Dealing with difficult opponents
  • Handling difficult cases
  • Preparing difficult clients for depositions
  • Preparing difficult clients for direct and cross-examination at trial
  • How to make tough decisions at trial
  • How to deal with new venues and new judges
  • Demonstrative evidence
  • Changing trends in voir dire
  • And much more
     

Faculty

Rick Friedman
Rick Friedman built his reputation representing people and small businesses injured by large corporations and government agencies. He handles cases including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and business torts. He is past president of the Inner Circle of Advocates and author of several best-selling trial advocacy books including Rules of the Road.

Roger Dodd
Roger Dodd is the co-author of the best-selling text Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques and the author of Cross-Examination at Depositions to be released in Spring of 2017. He is also an internationally recognized lecturer on cross-examination. He practices nationally on high and low-profile civil and criminal cases including as co-counsel.

Randi McGinn
Randi McGinn is one of the leading trial lawyers in the country, known for her creativity in the courtroom and her use of demonstrative evidence to visualize opening, direct, cross-examination, and closing argument. She is the first woman ever elected President of the Inner Circle of Advocates, and she is the author of Changing Laws, Saving Lives.

Nicholas Rowley (guest speaker)
At only 39 years old, Nick has tried over 110 cases, obtaining verdicts over $500 Million. Many consider Nick Rowley to be the leading trial lawyer of his generation. Nick has proven that he is willing to go where others won’t, dedicate his heart and soul, and achieve record results. He will be flying in from California to provide a special lecture Friday night.  Nick is the author of the Trial Guides book Trial by Human. Nick will share with you secrets of how to win big at trial.  

Keith Mitnik (guest speaker)
Florida's own Keith Mitnik, author of the best selling book Don't Eat The Bruises, has just been added to the program on Saturday afternoon! Keith has obtained multiple eight figure jury verdicts, including verdicts for $90 Million, $40 Million, $27 Million and more.  He is the final speaker, covering practical skills that you can apply in all of your trials, completing a once in a lifetime lineup of speakers. People will be talking about this CLE for years to come.  


Click here to for more details and to register for this event

AAJ Rules of the Road Seminar, Sonoma, CA (April 7-8, 2017)

American Association for Justice Education's Rules of the Road for Medical Negligence, Drugs, and Devices
Featuring Patrick Malone

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA
April 7-8, 2017

Mark your calendars! Based on Patrick Malone and Rick Friedman’s Rules of the Road, one of the best-known books on proving liability, Rules of the Road: Medical Negligence, Drugs, and Devices returns this April. Don’t miss the chance to learn how to apply Rules from Patrick Malone himself, joined by an all-star faculty of renowned trial attorneys from around the nation. 

Nick Rowley will be presenting, "Using Rules to Connect with your Jury" on Saturday, April 8th from 9:45-10:45am.  View the full schedule here.

 

Please click here to register or contact AAJ at education@justice.org (800) 622-1791

Trial Lawyer's College Opening Statement Seminar (Jan. 20-22, 2017 in Newport Beach, CA)

Join the Trial Lawyer's College Faculty Team
for Opening Statement Seminar 

Newport Beach, CA January 20-22, 2017

Registration is available on the TLC website

"We can have the greatest Closing Argument ever authored, but if we haven't won the case by the time to close, it's too late. Voir Dire and the Opening Statement are where we win or lose at trial." - Gerry Spence

The TLC Opening Statement Seminar arms trial lawyers with winning methods to prepare an effective opening statement and to deliver it with your own unique passion and persuasiveness.   

Taught by a faculty team of TLC-trained and experienced trial attorneys, psychodramatists and communications experts [at least a 6:1 student faculty ratio], this course will be a "hands-on" experience. You will learn by doing, not by suffering through endless lectures. You will discover how your own unique power can forge an honest relationship with the jury and help you deliver a winning opening statement in your most difficult cases.

Join us and learn to avoid the pitfalls of a failed opening statement that can undermine your case and, instead, how to prepare and deliver a winning opening in your own voice for your client's justice. 

Faculty Leaders:  Joey Low, Milton Grimes and Anne Valentine

Faculty Team:  Jody Amedee, Adrian Baca, Heather Barbieri, Kim Benjamin, Joy Bertrand,
Keeley Blanchard, Finlay Boag, Jim Brown, Sean Brown, Ben Bunn, Michael Callahan, Brooks Cutter, Dax Cowart, Haytham Faraj, Eric Fong, Scott Glovsky, Tom Johnston, Mike Marrinan, Suzie Mindlin, Ginger Ortiz, Ashley Parris, Rex Parris, Grover Porter, Eric Ratinoff, Danny Rodriguez, Andy Rubenstein, Kim Savo, Kent Spence, Sylvia Torres-Guillen and Ken Turek

Psychodramatists:   Don Clarkson, Donna Dupuis, Kim Friedman, Louise Lipman, John Rasberry, Mike Traynor

Communications Expert:  Josh Karton

Click here to register

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Be sure to mark your calendar for these other TLC deadlines and events:

March 2-5
GA Regional on Direct Exam at Château Élan Resort, outside of Atlanta. 
Faculty Leaders:  Joe Fried, Betsy Greene, Nelson Tyrone 

March 15
Deadline to apply for July College. 

April 6-9
TX Regional on Voir Dire at Mo Ranch, outside of San Antonio.
Faculty Leaders:  Rachel Montes, John Sloan and John Zelbst

May 15
Deadline to apply for September College. 

June 7-11  
Wyoming Psychodrama Workshop on the Thunderhead Ranch.
Faculty Leaders:  Kim Benjamin and Chris Trundy

June 19-27
In Defense of the Damned Criminal Defense Seminar on the Thunderhead Ranch.
Faculty Leaders:  John Ackerman, Rosa Eliades, Rick Kammen and Greg Westfall

July 5-28
July Trial Lawyer's College

August 7-14
Grad I
Faculty Leader:  Joey Low 

August 19-26
Grad II - ****SOLD OUT, WAIT LIST ONLY****
Faculty Leaders:  Bernie Cantorna and Maren Chaloupka

September 5-28
September Trial Lawyer's College
 
October 26-29
WA Regional on Cross Exam at Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth.
Faculty Leaders:  Eric Fong, Steve Fury and Connie Henderson
 

 

Registration now available for the Lummi Island 2017 CLE Retreat (July 13-16, 2017)

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Join us on beautiful Lummi Island for interactive sessions with Nicholas Rowley, Courtney Rowley, and Karl Malling. These powerful warriors for justice will share their expertise and techniques to maintain the “human” connection in the trial process.

Retreat limited to 45 attendees. All inclusive, morning yoga, meals, and accommodations at vacation rental homes (19 CLE Credits). 

To find out more about the retreat and to register please visit the Lummi Island CLE website or contact seminar@lummiislandcle.com for more information.

Just Announced: Nick Rowley speaking at the 2016 SCCTLA Belli Seminar in San Jose, CA (October 28, 2016)

The 2016 SCCTLA – Belli Seminar is moderated by Melvin Caesar Belli, son of the late “King of Torts”, and Maryanne Murphy, former president of SCCTLA. In the tradition of the late Melvin Belli, the seminar is a venue for top trial lawyers, consultants, experts, and this year, marketing consultants, to share cutting-edge strategies, tactics and techniques that aim to grow your law firm.

The five hour seminar is fast-paced. Each of the presenters is provided with 20 minutes to teach and share in the tradition of the late Mr. Belli.

The morning program will feature Trojan Horse Method co-founder Dan Ambrose. Mr. Ambrose will demonstrate revolutionary witness prep & direct exam skills that will transport your jury. The afternoon program, with attorney Nicholas C. Rowley, will show you how to voir dire on, present and argue non-economic damages using Mr. Rowley’s Trial by Human Method.

Don’t miss this outstanding program and earn up to 5 CLE units. Register now by clicking here!

October 28, 2016 from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm
The Westin San Jose
302 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113